When you stay at Lotus Desaru Beach Resort in Bandar Penawar, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Desaru Beach and Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark. This beach hotel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Fisherman Museum and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from The ELS Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a waterslide, and a steam room. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 700 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Wireless internet access (surcharge) is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
"We recently stayed at Lotus and booked a double-story room, which was spacious and well-equipped, though not luxurious. The room had everything we needed for a comfortable stay, and being on the fifth floor, we had to take the lift, which honestly felt quite old and a bit scary — it could use an upgrade.
The staff were very welcoming and friendly, which added a positive touch to our experience. At check-in, we had to pay a deposit of 100 ringgit in cash, so it’s good to be prepared for that.
There are three or four restaurants on the property with nice menu options, but breakfast was quite chaotic. The hotel didn’t seem prepared for the large crowd, with long queues at the coffee and egg station, and very few available seats. It felt like a tour group had arrived, but no one was managing the situation, making breakfast quite stressful.
On a brighter note, the swimming pools are nice, and there are plenty of family-friendly activities, making it a good choice for guests with children. The on-site shop is also convenient and well-stocked. Around the pool and by the shore, there are sun loungers available — they are simple rather than luxurious, but they do the job.
Overall, Lotus offers good value, especially for families, but some areas — especially crowd management and certain facilities — could use improvement."